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Old 12-06-2006, 01:11 PM
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Car: 1990 IROCZ
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Axle/Gears: Richmond 3.73 and Aurburn diff
lock up or non lock up converter?

I am rebuilding my tranny so that means i get a new converter im thinking of going with a 12 inch 2400-2800 stall converter i dont know what spline in need 30 or 27 and i dont know if i need a lock up or non lock up converter....whats the difference?
Old 12-06-2006, 01:42 PM
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Car: 87IROC, 740iBMW, 328iBMW, 86GMC
Engine: 5.7, 4.4LV8, 2.8, 6.0
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Are you rebuilding the transmission or are you sourcing it out?

If it's the trans in your 90, then it's a 30, lock up. Before you go purchasing a high stall converter, better include a cam swap to match along with the transmission project.
Old 12-06-2006, 02:33 PM
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Well i want to put a higher stall converter then stock but i know i cant put in to high cause ill have is the stock 305
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